Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Gharagab 4x4 Trail, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
The Gharagab 4x4 Trail is a 59.9 km sand road in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park about 51.2 km from Bitterpan 4x4 Trail Gate. It connects to Union's End Road. Here's where it runs and where to stop along the way.
The Gharagab 4x4 trail is the sand road from the Union's End road to Gharagab Wilderness Camp in the far north of the park. It is only open to guests staying at Gharagab, and SANParks requires a high-clearance 4x4 with low range. Dankbaar waterhole and the camp's own waterhole are along it.
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- Gharagab Camp Waterhole ViewpointViewpointThe Gharagab Camp Waterhole Viewpoint provides an elevated outlook over the waterhole and surrounding Kalahari plains from the remote Gharagab Wilderness Camp. From this position, visitors can watch…On the road
- Dankbaar Waterhole ViewpointViewpointDankbaar Waterhole Viewpoint is reached along the remote 4x4 route between Gharagab and the Nossob River, overlooking a waterhole set among the red Kalahari dunes and surrounding camelthorn savanna…On the road
- Unions End Waterhole ViewpointViewpointUnions End Picnic Site Viewpoint is situated at the remote northern end of the Nossob River valley, where South Africa, Botswana and Namibia meet. The site overlooks the dry riverbed and surrounding…300 m off the road
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Gharagab 4x4 Trail questions
Where is the Gharagab 4x4 Trail in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park?
The Gharagab 4x4 Trail is a 59.9 km sand road in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park about 51.2 km from Bitterpan 4x4 Trail Gate. It connects to Union's End Road.
How long does it take to drive the Gharagab 4x4 Trail?
About 72 minutes without stopping at the 50 km/h limit. Allow much longer if you stop at the waterholes and for sightings.
Are there waterholes or hides on the Gharagab 4x4 Trail?
Yes. Along the Gharagab 4x4 Trail you'll find Gharagab Camp Waterhole Viewpoint, Dankbaar Waterhole Viewpoint and Unions End Waterhole Viewpoint.
Can I use opspoor on the Gharagab 4x4 Trail without signal?
Yes. Signal in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park can be patchy, and opspoor works fully offline: you can see sightings you've already loaded and log your own, which sync when you're back in range.
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